Whether you're not hungry enough for a full entree or if a full entree isn't enough, a good appetizer is the perfect accessory to your meal. We've tried out several around the area and we've listed our favorites below.

1. Tin Roof's Chicken and Waffle Nuggets

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Tin Roof may be known for its non-stop live music lineup, but the lineup of menu options is just as impressive. Try out this southern-inspired small bite, the "chicken and waffle nuggets."

2. Teak Mozzarella Rounds

Crispy, cheesy, savory, salty -- these mozzarella rounds are fried and served with a side of marinara sauce.

3. American Q's Homemade Tater Tots and Ketchup

If you're American, you've had tater tots, but we can assure you, you haven't had any as good as these. They are homemade -- and so is the ketchup! Thanks, but no thanks, Heinz.

We also wanted to give a mention to one of the best candied bacons that we have ever tasted, American Q's Swine candy. We haven't quite figured out the recipe for this delicacy, but we think it's a mixture of brown sugar and cayenne or maybe just "sugar and spice and everything nice."

4. Raglan Road's Scallop Forest

What comes to mind when you hear the word "scallops?" Well, erase that image, because it's nothing like the seafood dish served up by Raglan Road. These Georges Bank scallops are lightly battered and served with a citrus lime dipping sauce and sweet chili jam. And of course they're stuck on top of a fork because that's how the Irish do it. We think.

Here in Florida, it's always bathing suit season, so if you're at the PB&G, you can also give this lighter option a try. The "Hoppin' John Lettuce Wraps" are made up of black-eyed peas, green peanuts, miso and kaffir lime.